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Golphin Family History

Golphin Surname Meaning

African American: apparently an altered form of Irish Galphin itself probably of English origin (see 2 below).

The surname Galphin is no longer found in Ireland.

English: unexplained.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Golphin family from?

You can see how Golphin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Golphin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Golphin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 17 Golphin families living in Durham. This was about 61% of all the recorded Golphin's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Golphin families in 1891.
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What did your Golphin ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Golphin. 100% of Golphin women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Golphin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Golphin census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 76 immigration records available for the last name Golphin. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 180 military records available for the last name Golphin. For the veterans among your Golphin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Golphin lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Golphin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Golphin in 1947 was 43, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Golphin ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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